The Santiago Metro is the backbone of public transportation in the capital and a source of pride for its residents. Its extensive network, composed of seven lines, 143 stations, and covering 149 kilometers, makes it the longest metro system in South America and the second longest in Latin America…
Canadian architect Siamak Hariri won the competition to design the Bahá’í House of Worship for South America with a proposal that goes beyond architecture to deeply move its visitors. The most recent of the eight Bahá’í temples around the world, it draws inspiration…
Since its founding in 1541, despite the city’s growth and the rise of other urban centers, Santiago’s Plaza de Armas has maintained its role as the foundational core and main public space of the capital. Its location marks kilometer zero and follows the model used by the Spanish…
Standing at an impressive 300 meters with 62 floors, the Gran Torre Costanera is the tallest skyscraper in South America. Although slightly surpassed at the Latin American level in 2020, it remains the third tallest in the Southern Hemisphere.
This glass-and-steel colossus…
The construction of the Votive Temple of Maipú, or National Sanctuary, was ordered by Bernardo O’Higgins in 1818 as an act of gratitude to the Virgin of Carmen following the victory at the Battle of Maipú, which secured Chile’s independence. This sanctuary stands as the tallest…
This neoclassical gem, designed by Joaquín Toesca, began construction in 1784. Originally the Mint House, it became the presidential palace in 1845. Its sober and elegant façade conceals beautiful inner courtyards. Designated a National Monument since 1951, it offers guided tours…
This imposing Catholic temple, an architectural gem in the French neo-Gothic style, was built between 1919 and 1934. It is the work of Chilean architect Ricardo Larraín Bravo, with the participation of French engineer Victor Auclair, a specialist in reinforced concrete…
The Metropolitan Park of Santiago (Parquemet) covers approximately 737 hectares, spanning the communes of Huechuraba, Providencia, Recoleta, and Vitacura. It is the largest urban park in South America and the fifth largest worldwide, encompassing the hills of San Cristóbal…
The Julio Martínez Prádanos National Stadium has held its status as Chile’s main sports venue since 1938. It has been the stage for pivotal moments in the country’s history, hosting the 1962 FIFA World Cup and the thrilling final of the 2015 Copa América…
In 1974, the Entel Tower emerged as a symbol of modernity and a new era in Chilean telecommunications, standing as the tallest structure in South America until 1982. Its functionalist and robust design introduced advanced seismic techniques, proven effective during the 1985 earthquake…
The General Cemetery of Santiago, founded in 1821 under the mandate of Bernardo O’Higgins, is a site of great historical and heritage value in the Recoleta district. It is the final resting place of key figures in Chilean history and culture, such as Presidents Salvador Allende…
